2torial #0902: Learn2 Take a Pulse (continued) Record and compare your findings When you've determined your pulse's rate and regularity, write down your findings. That way, you can chart your pulse's activity from month to month and establish your average pulse rate. Normal resting pulse for adults and teens ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute, while 70 to 110 beats per minute is average for children between the ages of six and ten years. Infants may have a slightly higher rate still--the norm can reach 150 beats per minute. Your pulse rate rises as your body works harder, which is why it's always a good idea to take a pulse count when your body is calm and at rest. Some people calculate their pulse rate during exercise to determine whether or not they have raised their normal rate to one that facilitates calorie burning. Most doctors and specialists advise not raising your heart rate to more than 200 beats per minute.   Step 4